Elder Law Associate Attorney

Elder Law Attorney

Full-Time | In-Person to Start (Hybrid Potential) | 4-Day Workweek (Mon–Thu)

We’re hiring an Associate Attorney for our elder law practice. You’ll manage a caseload in estate planning, long-term care planning, guardianship, probate, special needs planning, financial exploitation, and litigation. You’ll work independently and own your outcomes. We don’t have time to train from the ground up, so you need 3 years of legal experience and comfort learning a niche specialty.

Why this matters: We’re one of 2 certified elder law attorneys in Minnesota. That’s rare. Working here means learning a specialty that 99% of attorneys will never practice. You’ll prevent elder financial exploitation. You’ll help families navigate impossible situations. You’ll help people maintain dignity during their most vulnerable transitions.

What we need: Someone who reads the statute before asking what it says. Someone who brings recommendations, not just questions. Someone confident enough to run cases independently but humble enough to learn from us. Someone who stays, not someone using us as a training ground.

What you’ll get: Base salary commensurate with experience plus up to 15% bonus on receipts over base nut/cost. Your effort directly impacts your earnings. Unlimited PTO (we trust you). Hybrid eligible once you’re established and working independently. 401(k) with matching. CLEs and professional development covered. A small team of people who actually respect each other.

Timeline: We’re hiring thoughtfully. Not desperately. We’re looking for the right fit. That might take time.

TO APPLY: Email career@sauberlaw.com with subject: “Associate Attorney.” Attach your resume, a writing sample, and why you’re drawn to elder law specifically.

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REQUIRED Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota

• Minimum 3 years of experience in private practice or equivalent client-facing legal work

• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently

• Strong research and writing skills; proficiency with Fastcase vLex (or Westlaw and/or Lexis)

• Courtroom experience — comfortable on your feet in front of a judge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based practice management software (we use Clio)

PREFERRED Experience

• Notary Public Commission

• Active membership in local or state bar association(s)

3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas will set you apart:

• Elder law (long-term care planning, asset protection, MA planning, crisis planning)

• Estate planning and tax planning / trusts

• Special needs & disability planning

• Probate & estate administration

• Guardianship and conservatorship including emergency matters

• Financial exploitation cases

• Probate, trust, estate, or contested guardianship / conservatorship litigation

• Residential real estate transactions